Women's Advancements 1865-1914

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What was the most notable advance made by women between the end of the Civil War and the outbreak of the First World War?

Expansion of opportunities for unmarried women in the workplace

Which group of women mainly continued the pursuit of women's right to vote after 1865?

Mainly middle class, educated women

What social reforms were mainly focused on by women during this period?

Exploitation of women and children in the workplace and campaign against excessive alcohol consumption

What was the status of child labor in 1900 and how did it change by 1907?

In 1900, four million children were working in various industries, but by 1907, thirty states had abolished child labor. Signup and view all the answers

When did legislation regulating the working hours of women begin to come into effect?

In the first two decades of the 20th century Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the ways in which women were active in public affairs before the Civil War?

Active in church societies, Sunday schools, religious meetings, and campaign against slavery Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the organizations women were involved in before the Civil War?

Organizations for helping the poor, disseminating knowledge about childcare, Bible study, campaigns for better working conditions, and abolitionist activities. Signup and view all the answers

Who is an example of a woman who played a heroic role in rescuing slaves before the Civil War?

Harriet Tubman Signup and view all the answers

What was the main belief behind the temperance movement that women actively promoted?

The belief that alcohol was a major social evil and that a good family life was only possible if alcohol and its misuse was prohibited. Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the movement for women's suffrage?

To secure the right to vote for women, including voting for President, Senators, Congressmen, state governors, and congressmen. Signup and view all the answers

Apart from promoting moral reform, what other activities were women involved in?

Opposition to prostitution Signup and view all the answers

What prevailing concept about women's role remained strong until the 20th century?

The concept that a woman's place was in the home. Signup and view all the answers

Women's Advancements 1865-1914

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What was the most notable advance made by women between the end of the Civil War and the outbreak of the First World War?

Which group of women mainly continued the pursuit of women's right to vote after 1865?

What social reforms were mainly focused on by women during this period?

What was the status of child labor in 1900 and how did it change by 1907?

When did legislation regulating the working hours of women begin to come into effect?

What were some of the ways in which women were active in public affairs before the Civil War?

What were some of the organizations women were involved in before the Civil War?

Who is an example of a woman who played a heroic role in rescuing slaves before the Civil War?

What was the main belief behind the temperance movement that women actively promoted?

What was the goal of the movement for women's suffrage?

Apart from promoting moral reform, what other activities were women involved in?

What prevailing concept about women's role remained strong until the 20th century?

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